Compliance Lawyer

About the role

We are seeking an experienced In-House Compliance Lawyer to lead legal and regulatory strategy across our data-driven intelligence platform. This role is critical in ensuring Alpha operates within global legal frameworks while maintaining the agility needed to support growth and innovation.

You will own compliance across data protection, advertising regulations, cross-border data flows, and commercial contracts, while acting as a strategic advisor to leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory & Compliance Leadership

• Ensure full compliance with global data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, ePrivacy, and other regional frameworks)

• Interpret and operationalize regulations related to location data, device identifiers, and programmatic advertising

• Develop and maintain internal compliance policies, controls, and audit processes

• Monitor regulatory changes and proactively adapt company practices

Product & Data Advisory

• Work closely with engineering and product teams to embed privacy-by-design into Alpha’s platform

• Advise on lawful data collection, processing, enrichment, and activation strategies

• Assess risk in identity resolution, geolocation tracking, and audience profiling features

Commercial & Client-Facing Legal

• Draft, review, and negotiate: Data processing agreements (DPAs), Data licensing agreements, Enterprise client contracts

• Support enterprise sales by addressing client compliance and legal concerns

• Act as a key point of contact for high-value or compliance-sensitive clients

Risk Management

• Conduct legal risk assessments for new products, features, and markets

• Handle regulatory inquiries and potential investigations

• Establish frameworks for data governance and incident response

Cross-Border & Strategic Guidance

• Advise on international data transfer mechanisms and jurisdictional risks

• Support expansion into new markets with tailored compliance strategies

• Collaborate with external counsel when necessary

Requirements

Experience

• 3+ years of legal experience (law firm and/or in-house)

• Strong background in data protection, privacy law, or ad-tech compliance

• Experience with GDPR and global privacy frameworks is essential

Skills

• Deep understanding of data ecosystems, identifiers, and tracking technologies

• Ability to translate complex legal frameworks into actionable business guidance

• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Qualifications

• Law degree (LLB / JD or equivalent)

• Qualified to practice in a relevant jurisdiction (EU preferred)

Nice-to-haves

1. Experience working with compliance-heavy products or regulated industries

2. Familiarity with API products or developer platforms

3. Interest in financial services infrastructure or fintech partnerships

Why Join Alpha

• Work on one of the most advanced geospatial intelligence platforms in the market

• Direct exposure to complex, high-value clients and use cases

• High impact role with direct influence on product and business strategy

• Fast-moving environment with significant growth potential